The Record and Herald News

Another fall season has come to a close. There were so many thrilling moments and emotions on display. Christie Cherup’s 40-yard run and goal against Paramus for Wayne Hills’ girls soccer team. The knee brace on DePaul soccer player Jenna Gibney. Full Story »

Letters on Christmas shopping frenzy, teacher terms of work, unnecessary federal agencies, adoptees' rights, bankrupting our progeny and hard choices in pet care. Full Story »

The right wing scored 32 goals and had 13 assists in leading the Highlanders to a second straight Bergen County tournament championship. Bound for Lafayette College, she had 65 goals and 26 assists in her career. Full Story »

Striped bass action should pick up this weekend as a new body of fish migrates south into the area. These fish should range in size from 24 inches up to 20 pounds. Since sea herring are present in the area so may be some much larger striped bass, too. Black fishing remains excellent inshore. Full Story »

New Jersey halts distribution of grants to fight global warming Full Story »

A bill requiring school districts to promptly notify parents after the discovery of contaminated soil on school property was approved unanimously by the state Senate on Thursday and has been sent to Governor Corzine for his signature. Full Story »

Andrea Allan used a convenience check she received in the mail from JPMorgan Chase & Co. for Home Depot purchases. The check cost her almost $700 in interest and fees when the bank cut her credit limit and wouldn't honor it. Full Story »

WASHINGTON — Michelle Obama says curling up with the first family's dog and clicking through TV food and design shows provide moments of peace amid a busy schedule. Full Story »

It was another tough weekend for boaters as another northeast storm Saturday followed by hard northwest winds Sunday severely limited the opportunity to get out. Those boats that did venture out Sunday didn’t find much going on. Full Story »

Jets special teams leader Larry Izzo's season is over after an MRI showed he has a herniated disk in his neck. Full Story »

A review of "Invictus," directed by Clint Eastwood and starring Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon. Full Story »

School was closed Thursday after boiler room fire Full Story »

Deejay pulls together a cookbook idea from WHUD audience Full Story »

There's one word for the new Roxio Creator 2010 suite: sweet. There are few other software packages that are as comprehensive as this latest offering from one of the leaders in multimedia creation software. Full Story »

Review of Mia restaurant at Caesars Atlantic City Full Story »

Parents guide to new movie releases. Full Story »

This week's releases. Full Story »

CLEVELAND — There’s nothing Super about the Pittsburgh Steelers anymore. Full Story »

LOS ANGELES — An attorney for Roman Polanski urged a California appeals court panel Thursday to throw out the filmmaker's 1977 child sex case, citing what he called an "astonishing record of misconduct" by the district attorney's office and the judge who originally handled the case. Full Story »

The link, a four-year starter, scored seven goals and had eight assists and was very strong with the stick in addition to being an aggressive defensive player. Full Story »

It kills Mets fans that there’s been no overwhelming response to last year’s 92-loss season. If Mets get Jason Bay, will it bring the fans back? Full Story »

The NCAA comes across as a practical joke when it allows coaches of 12-0 teams heading for BCS bowls to flee for greener pastures and contracts, without penalty, while benching student-athletes for a year when they transfer in simple pursuit of more playing time and a better shot at the pros. Full Story »

Kidney cancer rates in women and non-hodgkins lymphoma rates in men are significantly elevated in a Pompton Lakes neighborhood perched above contaminated groundwater, according to a new study issued Thursday by the state Health Department. Full Story »

“I cannot say it starkly enough,” Attorney General Anne Milgram told the Senate Labor committee. “I do not believe the department will continue to succeed unless we solve this problem.” Full Story »

Restaurant owners with 20 or more locations nationally to post calorie information for food and beverages on all indoor and drive-through menu boards, or face fines. Full Story »